2016 Fleetwood Pace Arrow LXE – Luxury Diesel Pusher on Freightliner XCM Chassis

The Pace Arrow rewards with everything else you would expect in a diesel pusher: full-body paint (Aztec Quartz in this case), aluminum wheels, a power awning with LED lighting and automatic leveling, plus an uncommonly large storage bay with side-opening baggage doors. Inside the coach are more surprises, not the least of which is a full-wall slideout, name-brand residential appliances and solid-surface countertops, to name a few. And, in fact, the engine had no difficulties maintaining highway speeds and climbed grades better than expected; in our testing, the Pace never dropped below 55 mph.

Key Specifications

• Year & Model: 2016 Fleetwood Pace Arrow LXE
• Class & Type: Class A Diesel Pusher Motorhome
• Chassis: Freightliner X-Line (XCM Motorhome Chassis)
• Engine: 6.7L 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (Cummins ISB)
• Horsepower: 325 HP
• Torque: 750 lb-ft
• Transmission: Allison 6-speed automatic
• Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive

Cockpit & Driver Comfort

• Freightliner dash logically arranged with everything within easy reach of driver
• Instruments simply laid out: analog tachometer left, speedometer right, plus coolant temp, fuel, oil pressure, battery voltage, primary/secondary air gauges
• Instruments spaced apart for easy readability while driving
• Driver’s left controls: overhead map light, cockpit fans, retarder switch, transmission gear selector, power mirror controls, large cup holder
• HVAC controls with classic layout, very easy to use
• Two screens to right of wheel: one for backup/sideview camera views, one multimedia for navigation/radio
• Handy catchall shelf with foam-padded surface, plus map/magazine bin
• Overhead cabinet door opens to dry-erase board for checklists
• Map light easily positioned for evening work
• Driver-centric dash makes everything easy for driver; co-pilot has 120-volt AC outlet for laptop
• Creature comforts abundant throughout cockpit

Exterior Features

• Full-body paint in Aztec Quartz
• Aluminum wheels
• Power awning with LED lighting
• Automatic leveling system
• Uncommonly large storage bay with side-opening baggage doors
• Backup and side-view cameras with dedicated monitor

Interior Layout & Living Space

• Full-wall street-side slideout and opposing galley slideout open for expansive living space
• Elbow room rivals million-dollar coaches
• Excellent floorplan for entertaining
• Roomy dinette easily seats four, with sturdy table featuring faux granite solid-surface top matching kitchen counters
• Dinette upholstered in cream-colored Ultraleather with matching cloth trim
• Multifunction couch behind dinette extends to form L, pulls out to make simple bed (works well with minimal effort)
• Couch configurations: seats two as chaise lounge with armrest, or four with extension deployed
• 42-inch LG LED TV on opposing wall

Kitchen & Dining

• Plenty of solid-surface countertop space with countertop extension to left
• Stainless-steel sink and three-burner stove with matching covers for maximum workspace
• Attractive glass-tile backsplash behind stove
• Whirlpool residential convection microwave above stove
• 19-cubic-foot Whirlpool residential refrigerator/ice maker powered by four 6-volt batteries and 2,000-watt inverter for continuous on-road operation
• Smallish pantry to right of fridge with adjustable shelves (not pull-out)

Guest Bath & Laundry

• Guest bath on tighter side (typical for dual-bath floorplans) but adequate legroom with toilet angled toward door
• Corner-mounted lavatory with solid-surface top and glass backsplash matching kitchen
• Metal residential-style faucet
• Cabinet directly across from guest bath with washer/dryer prep (stackable unit installed in this case)

Master Bedroom

• Separated from living area by sliding wood doors
• Tail end of full-wall slide + opposing bedroom slideout makes area very roomy
• Power bed retracts into large lounge position, creating ~4 feet of walking space
• Wardrobe across from bed houses 32-inch TV, countertop, four large drawers, mirrored cabinets on each side
• Deep overhead cabinets with mirrors for easy primping

Master Bathroom

• Rear master bath fills interior width but not very deep, adequate for most
• Thetford Tecma toilet with electronic flush
• Single sink with same fixtures as guest bath
• Lots of cabinet and drawer space
• Shower about size of small residential unit, with molded seat at one end
• Large skylight and Fan-Tastic Vent fan in shower area
• Switches within easy reach for fan, water pump, light, and toilet

Electrical & Climate Control

• Four 6-volt house batteries and 2,000-watt inverter for residential fridge
• Generator for auxiliary power
• Ducted air conditioning and furnace systems
• Multiple roof vents including Fan-Tastic in master bath

Overall Impression

• Nothing to complain about in this redesigned coach
• Not trying to be the fanciest thing in the park but well put together, tidily arranged
• Very well-equipped and comfortable
• All systems fully operational and ready to travel